MTV Europe Music Awards were postponed due to the Israel-Palestine conflict

Due to the ongoing crisis in Gaza, the 2018 MTV EMAs have been postponed.The continuous conflict between the States of Israel and Palestine will prevent the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards from taking place.The decision to cancel the 2023 edition was decided to protect thousands of staff, crew members, artists, fans, and partners who will be traveling from all over the world to bring the performance to life, according to a press release issued by the EMAs on October 19, 2023.We have chosen not to proceed with the 2023 MTV EMAs given the turbulence of world events out of a great deal of care for the thousands of employees, crew members, artists, fans, and partners who travel from all corners of the world to bring the show to life," the statement reads. "The MTV EMAs are an annual celebration of global music. As we watch the devastating events in Israel and Gaza continue to unfold, this does not feel like a moment for a global celebration. With thousands of lives already lost, it is a moment of mourning. We look forward to hosting the MTV EMAs again in November of 2024."